as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
an extremely serious scientist who is not much given to dalliance or idle chitchat
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Recent Examples of dalliance
There’s his erratic online behavior, his promotion of conspiracy theories on X, his far-right-wing dalliances, and his recent decision to go all-in on one side of a divisive presidential election.
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Every tabletop gamer has had a dalliance with a trading card game or two.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Kaia Gerber had a brief dalliance with the bombshell archetype this week.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
After a dalliance with a man, she gets swept up in a scheme involving reselling luxury handbags.
—The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Every tabletop gamer has had a dalliance with a trading card game or two.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Kaia Gerber had a brief dalliance with the bombshell archetype this week.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
After a dalliance with a man, she gets swept up in a scheme involving reselling luxury handbags.
—The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dalliance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dalliance
Noun
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Except as a form of hypnotic relaxation, even watching seems beside the point.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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For those seeking relaxation, Porto Santo features a selection of high-quality hotels with Spa and Wellness facilities.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The recreation area covers some 8,800 acres, incorporating the reservoir itself and the surrounding landscape.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The period recreation is impeccable, and the many music performance sequences could not be more transporting, benefiting enormously from lead actors doing their own singing with estimable polish.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Some familiar faces joined in for the holiday fun during the annual tour, too.Jeff Nelson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Intense and floral with tons of fun and unique flavors that would absolutely pop with the bitterness of vermouth or the sweetness of citrus, just waiting to be turned into a dry Martini.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Their hope was to make guests feel an unadulterated sense of amusement while immersed in a warm and welcoming space.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Any release of tension is amazing — try to embrace the Sagittarius energy by having some amusement.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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For thrill-seekers Meta Quest 3S Meta’s latest headset still delivers an exceptional mixed-reality experience for serious entertainment.Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Created by Global Citizen and Kendrick Lamar’s entertainment company pgLang, the tour is part an effort to bring more economic opportunities to the continent’s younger generations through live music.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Congressional statutes outlaw conspiracies to intimidate people in the enjoyment of their federal rights.The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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These delicious caps should induce euphoria and relaxation and are also sure to elicit tremendous enjoyment with their 100% Belgian Chocolate formulation and light blueberry flavoring.Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Dalliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dalliance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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